Belfast Northern Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Belfast Northern and surrounding areas
Belfast's holiday season lights up the historic district and waterfront with holiday activities and Christmas lights, featuring family favorites like Santa's Elf Academy at W5 and A Magical Christmas Experience alongside Christmas at the Cathedral 2025. Seasonal markets and winter festivals bring artisan stalls, live music and cultural programming to city squares and shopping streets. Enjoy illuminated walks, festive attractions and interactive shows that make the festive season warm and celebratory, inviting locals and visitors to explore Belfast's rich traditions and vibrant community events.
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Christmas Parties
8 eventsRooftop parties and themed festive dining experiences.
Christmas Markets
7 eventsIntimate, elf-guided Christmas experience with Santa and toy selection.
Christmas Lights
5 eventsEnchanted woodland transformed into a festive wonderland with Santa.
Other Christmas Activities
10 eventsInteractive elf training for children
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas Wonderland at The Jungle NI
(Moneymore)
Enchanted woodland transformed into a festive wonderland with Santa.
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Christmas at Mountpanther Farm Park
(Clough)
Intimate, elf-guided Christmas experience with Santa and toy selection.
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Yule Laugh - Christmas Comedy Night 2025
(Portadown)
Christmas comedy night with a lineup of popular comedians.
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Santa's Elf Academy at W5
(Belfast)
Interactive elf training for children
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Christmas Party Nights at The Gateway Hotel
(Dundalk)
Rooftop parties and themed festive dining experiences.
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A Magical Christmas Experience
(Belfast)
Immersive journey to the North Pole with Father Christmas.
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Christmas Shows Near Belfast Northern
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Belfast Northern.
Christmas at the Cathedral 2025
Festive melodies in a breathtaking cathedral setting
Active Dansa Christmas Showcase (AD Airlines)
Dance showcase themed around airlines and airports
Yule Laugh - Christmas Comedy Night 2025
Christmas comedy night with a lineup of popular comedians.
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Belfast Northern Christmas FAQ
The main Christmas market in the city center is a major annual event, alongside the extensive Christmas lights displays that transform the city.
While many traditions are shared across the UK, Belfast embraces its own festive spirit through local markets, community light displays, and unique seasonal performances.
The city center around City Hall is always a highlight, but many residential neighborhoods also put on impressive displays, creating a magical atmosphere for evening strolls.
The main Christmas market typically sets up near City Hall, and various artisan markets and craft fairs can be found throughout the city center and in local community venues.
Enjoying the city's Christmas lights, exploring decorated streets, and browsing the free-to-enter Christmas markets are excellent budget-friendly options.
Families often enjoy the main Christmas market for its festive atmosphere and treats, alongside pantomimes and Santa meet-and-greets that are popular during the season.